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Entertainment Near Santiago
The Cajon del Maipo is a valley in the Andes foothills near Santiago. The Cajón is an excellent place for a daylong escape Santiago's smog. In the Cajón del Maipo, you can participate in any number of outdoor activities including hiking, camping, rock climbing, horseback riding and rafting. By car, travel southeast
to Las Vizcachas and then follow the road signs to San José de Maipo. There are buses that leave Parque O'Higgins and go as far as the city of San José del Maipo.
Isla Negra is a beach town that is the former home of Nobel Prize-winning poet Pablo Neruda. You can visit Neruda's home, now a museum in his honor. Isla Negra is a two-hour drive from Santiago. You can also take a bus from Terminal Santiago.
Pomaire is a nearby example of a traditional Chilean town. Some tourists make the trip to Pomaire solely for the town's beautiful hand-painted pottery. The town lies 80 kilometers southwest of Santiago. Take route 78 or arrange a tour in Santiago.
Valparaiso and Viña del Mar are the largest cities near Santiago. Valparaiso is Chile's principal port. The city is admired by tourists and poets alike for its winding streets, old unique neighborhoods and chaotic city planning. Viña del Mar, Chile's main seaside resort city, is adjacent to Valparaiso. The city boasts beautiful beaches, an upscale casino and an elegant
promenade. Take Route 68 west to get to both cities. It takes 90 minutes to get there. Buses leave Santiago's
Southern Bus Terminal for Viña del Mar and Valparaiso regularly.
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